Exome sequencing unravels complex genetic diagnoses in growth disorders
A study conducted by researchers at the University of São Paulo's Medical School found that using exome sequencing to diagnose growth disorders in children with overlapping symptoms and conditions is…
A New Guide to Healthy Eating
Experts recommend prioritizing a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables in your diet for optimal health. Each color group provides different nutrients and benefits, such as antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties, and…
Are Multicancer Early Detection Tests More Hype Than Help?
Medscape conducted a reader poll to determine if multicancer early detection tests are more hype than help. With the proliferation of such tests in the market, there is a debate…
Mouthwash Use May Improve Blood Sugar Levels In Some Diabetic Patients: Study
Maintaining good oral hygiene is linked to reducing the risk of gum infections and conditions like diabetes and Alzheimer's. A study found that using antiseptic mouthwash may improve blood sugar…
Rise in Kayakalp facilities from 97 in FY 2015-16 to 13915 in FY 2021-22, MoS Health informs Lok Sabha
The Ministry of Health informed Lok Sabha that the number of Kayakalp facilities has seen a significant increase from 97 in the financial year 2015-16 to 13,915 in the financial…
EY: Health Executives Are Implementing Digital Health, But Aren’t Seeing ROI Yet
The digital health space has seen significant growth since the Covid-19 pandemic, but a survey from EY found that healthcare executives are not yet seeing financial benefits. While 86% of…
Education and support increase breastfeeding rates in women with excess weight or obesity
A recent study in Ireland found that just 40% of women with overweight or obesity breastfeed. The study, known as the Latch On Study, showed that providing education and support…
Glucose-Lowering Medications Decrease MACE Risk for Patients With T2D and MASLD
SGLT2i and GLP-1RA therapies are linked to a reduced risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in patients with type 2 diabetes and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). MASLD…
Hold the Salt Gramps! | Medical News Bulletin
Tennessee researchers confirm the 2500-year-old advice to "let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food" as lowering salt intake has been found to reduce blood pressure in older…
care.ai, Virtua Health partner to expand the hybrid care providers’ virtual care offerings
AI-powered care facility automation platform care.ai has partnered with Virtua Health to provide virtual care offerings, including the Smart Care Facility Platform and Always-Aware ambient sensors. The platform monitors patients…